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In August 2010, Arts and Humanities Distinguished Professor of Theatre Lesley Ferris led a group of eleven undergraduate and seven graduate students on a five-week long study abroad program in London, England. Resident Director Ferris was assisted in-country by Assistant… [Read More]
After a successful inaugural event last year, TEDxColumbus is taking over the stage on October 22 at CCAD hosting over a dozen short talks answering the question, “What’s Next?” The local franchise of the world-wide successful conference TED and it’s… [Read More]
Rob Emrich has been personally touched by cancer. At seven years of age he lost his two-year-old sister, Keren to neuroblastoma, a pediatric cancer of the nervous system. While in college cancer struck home again taking the life of his… [Read More]
A new study from Economic Modeling Specialist, Inc. reveals that Columbus State Community College now has an annual economic impact of nearly $1 Billion on the Central Ohio region. That figure is up 28% from a 2007 study that showed… [Read More]
Local Matters is a Columbus-based non-profit organization designed to help the community learn about food, and not just how to eat it, but how food can impact lives. Their mission is to teach people good practices with food that will… [Read More]
If you’ve spent much time Downtown in the past few years, you’ve probably noticed groups of young people walking around in red jackets from time to time. Those folks are volunteers at an organization called City Year, who dedicate an… [Read More]
This past week, 10tv has been rolling out short featurettes on different aspects of their Central Ohio 2015 Visioning Project. The five focus areas include Downtown Development, Education Reform, the Medical Industry, Arts & Culture and Technology Innovation. Each of… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: Ohio’s schools climb to 5th best in nation By Catherine Candisky Here’s something you haven’t heard before. Ohio’s public-school system is ranked fifth best in the nation. That’s right. We are No. 5. Ohio earned its highest… [Read More]
Last week the Columbus Metropolitan Library received another high ranking as one of the very top library systems throughout the entire US. We sat down recently with Patrick Losinski, The Executive Director of the Columbus Metropolitan Library to discuss why… [Read More]
Library Journal has just released their list of the top library systems throughout the country, and the Columbus Metropolitan Library has ranked in second place for large systems with operating expenditures of over $30 million. The study analyzes circulation rates… [Read More]
Press Release: Earlier this year, TED.com (for Technology, Education and Design) announced a local license program for communities that wanted to embrace its style of presenting ideas worth spreading through short talks. Today, the speakers were announced for TEDx Columbus,… [Read More]
From 1850 to the 1960s streetcar, interurban, and steam powered railroads enabled Columbus to grow into the city that it is today. Bring your lunch and join us on Wednesday, August 12 from Noon to 1:00pm as amateur historian, Alex… [Read More]
If you have kids, keeping them busy during the summer while keeping their mind engaged is important. Of course, lots of good time spent playing outside is a given, but we also put together a list of classes and workshops… [Read More]
From Forbes.com: Ohio governor: Economy linked with education By Stephen Majors Ohio can only enter an economic revival by refusing to be deterred by financial obstacles and by immediately reforming its out-of-date educational system, Gov. Ted Strickland said Monday in… [Read More]
The UA Library system is in need of updating many mechanical systems that are well beyond their useful life as well as preparing the buildings for the next quarter century of life. It’s been 25 years since the last major… [Read More]
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